How to send food to Cuba from abroad: step-by-step guide (2026)
What to buy, what it costs, how long it takes to reach each province and how to pay from any country.
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Sending food to family in Cuba no longer means packing a suitcase and waiting for someone to travel. Today the fastest and safest way is to buy from an online store that delivers inside Cuba: you choose and pay from wherever you live, and the order is delivered inside Cuba, right to your family's door. This guide explains how it works, what to send and how long it takes.
How a food delivery to Cuba works
- Choose the products in the store: ready-made bundles, chicken, meat, rice, oil, coffee, toiletries or appliances.
- Enter the recipient's details: name, phone, province, municipality and address. With an account you can save several addresses for next time.
- Pay by credit or debit card from any country. You see the total in US dollars before paying, with no surprises.
- We prepare the order in Cuba and take it to the home. You can see in your account whether it is paid, on its way or delivered.
- We send you a photo of the delivery so you can see it reached your family.
What food is worth sending
What Cubans appreciate most is what is hardest to find or most expensive on the street: protein (chicken, pork, ground meat, eggs), pantry basics (rice, beans, oil, sugar), coffee and powdered milk, and toiletries (soap, detergent, toothpaste). If you don't know where to start, a bundle covers the week in one go.
Essentials bundle
Rice, beans, oil, sugar, spaghetti and seasoned ground meat for the week.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$19.95
A bit of everything
Pantry, coffee, milk and meats: chicken, pork, seasoned and ground meat.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$48.20$95.00
Big pantry
Our biggest bundle: a month of pantry with coffee, cold cuts and ground meat.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$56.52
Chicken box 10 kg
Frozen chicken thighs.
Arrives in 1 to 3 days in La Habana
$15.89
We have a full guide to help you choose: which food bundle to send to Cuba based on family size and budget.
How long it takes
The time depends on the province. Havana is fastest; the east takes longest because of the distance. These are today's times, counted from when payment is confirmed:
| Province | Time |
|---|---|
| La Habana | 1 to 3 days |
| Artemisa, Mayabeque | 2 to 3 days |
| Pinar del Río, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Villa Clara, Sancti Spíritus | 3 to 5 days |
| Ciego de Ávila, Camagüey, Las Tunas, Holguín, Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantánamo, Isla de la Juventud | 5 to 7 days |
More details in how long a delivery takes to each province of Cuba.
How much it costs to send food to Cuba
You pay the product price in US dollars. In Havana delivery is included; for other provinces the shipping cost is calculated at checkout based on distance. A basic one-week bundle starts at around $20, and a large one for the whole family is around $50 to $60. Also check the deals: there are always discounted bundles.
Tips so everything goes smoothly
- Double-check the recipient's phone number. The courier uses it to arrange the delivery.
- Add landmarks to the address: cross streets, house color, apartment number. It helps a lot in Cuba.
- Let your family know an order is on its way so they're ready.
- Combine food with other services: on the same site you can top up their phone or send them money.
Frequently asked questions
Can you send food to Cuba from the United States?
Yes. You buy online from the United States (or any country), pay by card and the food is delivered inside Cuba. You don't have to ship anything by mail or plane.
Does my family have to pay anything on delivery?
No. Everything is paid online when you place the order.
Which provinces do you deliver to?
All 15 provinces and the Isle of Youth. Times range from 1 to 3 days in Havana to 5 to 7 days in the east.
How do I know my family received the order?
We send you a photo of the delivery and you can check the order status in your account at any time.
